In Brief:

Can be studied as a single module for continuing professional development

Prepares you to undertake the role of mentor and fulfill the requirements of your Statutory Body

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong

A part-time only course

International students can apply

Course Summary

This module explores:

The role of the mentor

Professional Body requirements in relation to the support of learning and assessment

Communication skills for facilitating learning

Key learning theories and their application to clinical practice

Strategies to assist integration of theory and practice

How to developing supportive environments learning and assessment

Quality assurance and audit of the learning environment

Effective strategies for student support

Evidence based learning facilitation

Evidence based approaches to assessment

Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.

Unistats data for Multi-professional Support Of Learning And Assessment In Practice (Mentorship) - Single Module

Entry Requirements

The module is open to all health care staff who are required to support students and learners in practice.

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Applicant profile

We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have formal entry qualifications are required to sit a written assessment which is designed for this purpose. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University. Please contact Pat Killeen for further information.

Fees 2018-19

All applications for post qualifying heath and social care modules are made directly to the University.

Self funded applications

If you are self funding a programme of study or single module, please complete the appropriate application form and send directly to the University.

Teaching

The module will adopt a blended approach involving a suit of online resources supported by tutor led face-to-face sessions in order to explore and develop the application of core mentorship skills. The content of the module will encourage student participation at all times through a range of different approaches such as group activities, online interactive materials, simulation, role-play and case study scenarios.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is in two parts. The first component consists of a portfolio of evidence in which students demonstrate their ability to support the learning and assessment of learners in practice. This will require the development of a range of individual items of evidence in conjunction with their practice based mentor supervisor. The second component of assessment will consist of the delivery of a simulated scenario in which the student is expected to demonstrate the application of mentorship practice.

Employability

Career Prospects

This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. You will develop the skills and knowledge to prepare you to be a successful mentor and fulfill the requirements of your professional body.

Links with Industry

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

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